LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 7, 2026) – If you see some helicopters hauling some strange-looking equipment over parts of the Lakeshore over the next few weeks, don’t be alarmed.
Even the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy admits that a large hoop-like horizontal frame on a cable, about a hundred feet underneath the chopper, can appear to be strange. However, it is carrying instruments designed to measure differences in electrical properties and magnetic fields on the earth below, created by different rock types, that would shed light on the amount and movement of groundwater.
The effort, over 16 counties that comprise the southwest corner of the state, is part of a cooperative study between EGLE and the US Geological Survey, which aims to enhance the understanding and protection of Michigan’s vast underground reserves. The flights will be conducted only during daylight hours, avoiding densely populated areas and buildings at low altitude. Officials are assuring residents that this effort poses no risk to humans, animals, or plant life, with no photos or videos taken.
This survey is slated to run through July. Click on the highlighted online links to track the daily progress of the study, along with more information on the project.
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